Amanda Towner
Amanda Towner writes news articles for the Halldale Group’s website as well as CAT and MST Magazines. She studied English and Creative Writing at Stetson University, where she became a Sullivan Scholar for her work. Her writing covers several topics including journalism and storytelling, and is featured in several publications.
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Friday Night at the ER is hosting an experiential workshop featuring its simulation game from November 6-7 at Villanova University. The workshop begins with the Friday Night at the ER game, which is set in a hospital, but works for all industries. In teams of four, players will manage... 12 September 2019
Osso VR is partnering with Sawbones, the originator of “hands-on” orthopaedic and medical workshop models. Together, they’re digitizing Sawbones’ traditional bone models to expand and diversify the products’ application, enabling the models to be used repeatedly and without barriers in the virtual environment. Sawbones’ orthopaedic bones are designed to... 12 September 2019
Osso VR announced the launch of a virtual reality (VR) training module for Wright Medical’s INFINITY Total Ankle Replacement System. The module is being demonstrated at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) annual meeting from Sept. 12-15, 2019. This training scenario allows surgeons to experience in a... 12 September 2019
The Air Education and Training Command Women’s Fly-In event in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area Sept. 18-21 will bring rated officers and career enlisted aviators together to network, mentor and inspire others to “Fly Like a Girl.” As part of the Fly-In, Air Force women pilots and static display aircraft... 12 September 2019
The Air Education and Training Command Women’s Fly-In event in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area Sept. 18-21 will bring rated officers and career enlisted aviators together to network, mentor and inspire others to “Fly Like a Girl.” As part of the Fly-In, Air Force women pilots and static display aircraft... 12 September 2019
Varjo announced the opening of its US headquarters in the Washington D.C. area. The company, which is celebrating three years of business this month, has seen unprecedented momentum to date in the industrial virtual reality space, having brought to market the human-eye resolution headset (Varjo VR-1); launched a reseller program... 12 September 2019
Real-time 3D engine UNIGINE has announced support for the Varjo VR-1 in its 2.9 release. UNIGINE is a global company focused on real-time 3D technologies, delivering industrial solutions for simulation, visualization, scientific research, virtual reality systems and more. Current industry use cases for UNIGINE include safer training for transport; readiness... 12 September 2019
Real-time 3D engine UNIGINE has announced support for the Varjo VR-1 in its 2.9 release. UNIGINE is a global company focused on real-time 3D technologies, delivering industrial solutions for simulation, visualization, scientific research, virtual reality systems and more. Current industry use cases for UNIGINE include safer training for transport; readiness... 12 September 2019
Sponsored Content London-based IAGO Flight Training has long been a provider of quality commercial pilot training solutions. Over 20 years ago the IAGO founders spotted a gap in the market for a niche provider offering differentiated flight deck instruction and course capabilities. Head of Airbus Training, Chris Kingswood comments,... 11 September 2019
VirtaMed has collaborated with Smith+Nephew to provide surgical simulation training as part of its Training & Education portfolio for advanced surgical devices. Smith+Nephew’s original surgical instruments will be adapted and incorporated into new simulation modules for knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, including advanced surgical techniques such as rotator cuff... 11 September 2019
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